Merlino, Paul Joseph of South Boston, Ma. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 17th 2012 at the age of 55. Beloved son of Florence Merlino Giammalvo and Peter Giammalvo of Quincy, Ma. Pre-deceased by his father Anthony (Nino) Merlino. Survived by his devoted wife Elizabeth Rakauskas Merlino. Loving father of two sons Paul Merlino and his wife Jessica, Roger, and two daughters Tia and Meaghan. Three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Survived by his four brothers, Anthony Merlino and his wife Michelle, William Merlino, Michael Merlino, Hugh Merlino and his wife Karen. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. on Monday April, 24th at Casper Funeral Home 187 Dorchester St. So. Boston. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Chapel (Next to funeral home) on Tuesday April 25th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Liver Foundation , 88 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461.